Senior Technical Claim Director, Complex GL (Hybrid)

RLI Corp.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental and family care leave

Flexible & hybrid work arrangements

Fitness center discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RLI Corporation is seeking a Technical Claim Director for the Major Case Unit to oversee high-exposure general liability claims across the United States on a hybrid schedule. You will manage claim handling, coverage analysis, and litigation with defense counsel, while coordinating with underwriting on trends affecting product lines.

The role requires a JD and extensive experience in GL claims; travel for mediations/trials is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, insurance, or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant legal or insurance experience with general liability claims.
• Juris Doctorate with relevant coverage or defense litigation experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-exposure, complex bodily injury and property damage claims nationwide (excl. NY).
• Evaluate claims and set resolution strategies, including mediations and trials in complex claims.
• Select and direct defense counsel on litigated cases and coordinate with Underwriting on trends.

Skills

General liability claims handling

Litigation management

Case law knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or insurance

Job description

RLI Corporation is seeking a Technical Claim Director for the Major Case Unit to oversee high-exposure general liability claims across the United States on a hybrid schedule. You will manage claim handling, coverage analysis, and litigation with defense counsel, while coordinating with underwriting on trends affecting product lines.

The role requires a JD and extensive experience in GL claims; travel for mediations/trials is possible.